Kids Academy - Magnolia AR Child Care Center

716 PEACH STREET , MAGNOLIA AR 71753
(870) 234-4778

About the Provider

Description: KIDS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in MAGNOLIA AR, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age; . The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 1 Stars Better Beginnings;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 29211
  • Capacity: 94
  • Age Range: Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age;
  • Rate Range Infant 0 to 18 Months-$23.50 per Day (7 Hours or More) Infant 0 to 18 Months-$23.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$23.50 per Day (7 Hours or More) Preschool 30 to 72 Months-$23.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$13.00 per Day (Less than 7 Hours) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$10.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) School Age 60 to 156 Months-$10.00 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$23.50 per Day (7 Hours or More) Toddler 18 to 36 Months-$23.50 per Day (Less than 7 Hours)
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant / Toddler , Preschool
  • District Office: 602 S 10th St, Arkadelphia 71923
  • District Office Phone: - (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Ariel Hillard (ariel.hillard1@dhs.arkansas.gov)

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Inspection/Report History

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Visit/Complaint Date Type Details
2023-09-22 Facility Visit Infants and toddlers shall be placed in age appropriate cribs, cots, or mats meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, for when they fall asleep. (Note: Also, any items used in the crib must be used according to manufacturer guidelines, regardless if the child is sleeping or not, in accordance with 1001.1.)
2023-08-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-05-15 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-05-08 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2023-04-12 Facility Visit At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.
2023-04-11 Facility Complaint 300.301.8 - At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.
2021-10-26 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2021-10-08 Facility Visit 1100.1101.12.Medicine shall be kept out of the reach of the children when dispensing and shall be stored in a locked area at all other times.
300.301.8.At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.
2021-06-02 Facility Visit 100.104.1.b.Each facility shall submit an annual license fee as long as the facility is in compliance with the Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers. A facility license fee is determined by combining the maximum license capacity of all licenses located within the same premises.Facilities serving seventeen (17) to ninety-nine (99) children - $50.00 per year; and
400.401.8.b.There shall be an opportunity for a supervised rest period. If children do not fall asleep, they shall be allowed to participate in a quiet activity either on their cots, in the area, or in another room under direct supervision.
2021-05-21 Facility Visit 1200.1201.16.All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children. (This does not include hand soap in childrens or staff bathrooms.)
300.301.2.a.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children Ages of Children: Birth 18 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 5
300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.Introduction (eight (8) clock hours) a. Proper supervision of children; b. Behavioral guidance practices; c. Safe sleep practices for infants; d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208); e. Appropriately responding to a crying or fussy infant or child; f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers; g. Mandated reporter training; h. Administering medication; i. Caring for children with special needs or care plans; j. Transportation and car seat safety; k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals; l. Prevention and control of infectious diseases; m. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; n. Nutrition and physical activities; o. Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions; p. Basic child development; and q. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. See Division website for a list of courses, that the Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements.
400.401.3.There shall be a written daily schedule posted in each classroom, listing developmentally appropriate activities for children. The program shall offer alternating periods of active play and quiet times throughout the day.
400.401.8.b.There shall be an opportunity for a supervised rest period. If children do not fall asleep, they shall be allowed to participate in a quiet activity either on their cots, in the area, or in another room under direct supervision.
600.603.1.b.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Education, training and experience, including a copy of the General Education Diploma (GED) or high school diploma (If these documents are no longer available, proof of reasonable effort to obtain the documentation is acceptable) Clarification: Training hours will be counted on a calendar year basis or by the facilitys operating schedule if they do not operate year- round;
600.603.1.c.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Employment related information for previous six (6) years, with written documentation of verification of employment and reference checks;
900.902.1.The area shall be free of hazards or potentially hazardous objects.
900.902.8.There shall be no sharp points, corners, edges, or splinters.
2021-01-27 Facility Visit 300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed. Introduction (8 clock hours) a. Proper supervision of children b. Behavioral guidance practices c. Safe sleep practices for infants d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208) e. Appropriately responding to a crying/fussy infant/child f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers. g. Mandated reporter training h. Administering medication i. Caring for children with special needs / care plans j. Transportation and car seat safety k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals l. Prevention and control of infectious diseases m. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic n. Nutrition and physical activities o. Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions p. Basic child development q. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants See Division website for a list of courses, that The Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements.Introduction (8 clock hours) a. Proper supervision of children b. Behavioral guidance practices c. Safe sleep practices for infants d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208) e. Appropriately responding to a crying/fussy infant/child f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers. g. Mandated reporter training h. Administering medication i. Caring for children with specia
300.306.5.a.The Director, Assistant Director/Site Supervisor, and 50% of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and CPR from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant/child CPR. (Infant/child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)The curriculum shall conform to current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
600.603.1.g.Staff records may be maintained off site, unless otherwise noted, and shall contain the following:Initiation of Criminal Record Checks and Central Registry Checks and the results obtained when received
2020-08-04 Facility Visit No Violations Cited
2019-12-19 Facility Visit 1200.1201.6.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly
2019-07-18 Facility Visit 1200.1201.6.a.Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:Monthly
2019-03-14 Facility Visit No Violations Cited

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